Burden of disease suffered by patients with Morquio syndrome type A: results from a patient-reported outcomes survey

Burden of disease suffered by caregivers of patients with Morquio syndrome type A: results from a self-reported outcomes survey

Burden of disease in patients with Morquio A syndrome: results from an international patient-reported outcomes survey

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The Burden Endured by Caregivers of Patients With Morquio A Syndrome: Results From an International Patient-Reported Outcomes Survey

Abstract This international survey performed by direct personal interview or mail evaluated the global burden among primary caregivers of patients with Morquio A syndrome. Collected outcomes included self-reported time spent on caregiving, proportion of daily activities (from the Mucopolysaccharidosis Health Assessment Questionnaire) requiring caregiver assistance, and how the patient’s age and wheelchair use affect these. In addition, the impact of caregiving on the caregivers’ relationship with family and friends, physical and mental health, and employment status and income was evaluated. Caregiver burden increased with disease progression. Adult patients always using a wheelchair require…